India's hidden urban mines are going to landfills: Why e-waste needs a second life
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
Stricter fines, greater scope for innovation: Hungary targets cleaner practices in battery manufacturing
Hungary will raise the maximum fine for serious environmental violations by large manufacturers to 5 billion forints (USD 16 million) under new measures to strengthen environmental oversight across industries, including EV battery manufacturing, recycling, and decommissioning. The changes come as...
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GFG Alliance to increase Aluminium production to 1 million tonnes/year, more acquisitions to follow: Sanjeev Gupta
On 19 th October’20, Sanjeev Gupta, Executive Chairman and CEO of GFG Alliance in the London Metals Exchange (LME) Seminar, said: “GFG Alliance plans to boost its aluminium production capacity to at least 1 million tonnes/year within the next two years via acquisitions” “This would be up from the...
Aluminium producer Norsk Hydro setting up two new divisions - Renewables Growth and Batteries
Aluminium producer Norsk Hydro is boosting its sustainability drive by setting up two new divisions - Renewables Growth and Batteries, announced the company on Tuesday, October 14. Hydro provides aluminium to a range of industries, including the construction and automotive industry. Hydro said the...
Gränges signs agreement with Boryszew for the acquisition of Aluminium Konin
Gränges has announced the signing of an agreement with Boryszew S.A. on a new structure regarding the purchase price for the acquisition of Aluminium Konin, the Polish flat rolled aluminium producer. The acquisition will enhance Gränges' product offering and presence in Europe. The acquisition will...
Hydro to supply recycled aluminium to Vita superPower’s new dockside superchargers
Hydro announced that it will supply the complete charging system housing to Vita superPower’s new dockside superchargers. “The world’s first network of dockside superchargers designed for high-performance electric boats is using Hydro CIRCAL aluminium,” Hydro said. The company will supply all the...
DURA Automotive to build a new lightweight, aluminium automobile structures manufacturing facility in Alabama
DURA Automotive Systems recently had a groundbreaking ceremony of its state-of-the-art lightweight automobile structures manufacturing facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, US. This is the latest addition to DURA’s 31 worldwide sites. The construction of the new facility is estimated to complete by...
Lotus secures backing from UK Government to develop next-generation Light Weight Electric Vehicle Architecture
An engineering venture that is leading towards innovations in lightweight structures for electric vehicles has been supported by the UK Government. The LEVA project - Lightweight Electric Vehicle Architecture program is being led by sports car manufacturer Lotus and will use UK-based engineering...
Built on Aluminium mono frame Vanderhall to debut all-electric three-wheeled roadster in Australia
Vanderhall, the US-based motor works company will debut its three-wheeled all-electric roadster in Australia towards the latter half of 2021. The attention-getting, retro-styled Edison² is sitting somewhere between a trike and a small sportscar, whereas to drive the vehicle, one does not require a...
Indian Oil Corporation plans to launch aluminium-air batteries for EVs to help government achieve lower gas emissions
According to a recent report, State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is planning to offer a more cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and stationary applications by launching the first-of-its-kind aluminium-air batteries. These batteries are likely to be...
Hydro’s aluminium extrusion plant certified against ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard
Hydro’s aluminium manufacturing plant in Hungary has been certified against Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Performance Standard and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard. The certification covers all the site’s operations, including its extensive automotive-related activities. “This is a great...
Sweden’s Heart Aerospace to electrify regional aircraft; airframe and wing to be made from lightweight aluminium
Heart Aerospace, the Swedish aviation start-up communicated that it plans to build a 19-seat all-electric commercial aircraft that will fly by mid-2026. On 23 rd September’20, Gothenburg based firm presented its regional aircraft design dubbed “ES-19”, which will have a range of about 222nm...
Geely Auto launches electric vehicle manufacturing platform; Aluminium to be used more to make vehicles lighter
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, commonly known as Geely rolls-out its first electric vehicle-focused platform on 23 rd September’20, intended to up-rise a variety of models more proficiently for both the Chinese automaker and its partners. As the global auto industry exercises towards investment in...
EU Commission approves Gränges’ acquisition of Aluminium Konin
The EU Commission on 23 rd September’20 has approved Gränges’ acquisition of the Polish flat-rolled aluminium producer Aluminium Konin. The acquisition is thereby approved by all relevant competition authorities. Today’s announcement is followed by the 28 th November 2019 Gränges’ agreement to...
Alucast: Investment in new CNC machining shop, paying off by securing contracts in electrification sector
Alucast’s fresh £2.5 million investment in its new CNC machining shop is paying off, as the new technology is playing a vital role by supporting the firm to secure new contracts in the electrification sector. The UK’s leading independent aluminium foundry is using its up-scaled five-axis capability...
LS Cable & System: Starts bulk production of Aluminium wires for electric vehicles
LS Cable & System, the South Korea-based industrial corporation with global operations and one of the biggest cable manufacturers worldwide, on 21 st September’20, announced it has started bulk-production of aluminium wires for electric vehicles. The cable manufacturer has broadened its investment...
Govt. of India: Cabinet note ready for vehicle scrapping policy; aluminium among others bound to be recycled, automobiles prices expected to drop by 20-30%
On 19 th September’20, the Government of India stated that a Cabinet note has been articulated for the vehicle scrapping policy. The note has been articulated by "Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for Cabinet on the development of an ecosystem for voluntary and environment-friendly...
Lotte Aluminium expands cathode foil capacity at its plant
Lotte Aluminium Co. announced plans to boost its production capacity of its production lines for cathode foil, a key material in making EV batteries, at the company’s Ansan facility in Seoul. This would meet growing demand for electric vehicle batteries amid the global race for zero-emissions cars....
China’s Envision aims to build a new EV battery factory in France by late 2023
Chinese renewable energy group Envision is now eyeing France to build a battery factory to cater to the growing electric vehicle market, according to the news reported by French newspaper Journal du Dimanche (JDD) on Sunday, September 13. The company, which has battery production plants in Japan,...
Kiira Motors in Uganda to start manufacturing Electrics Vehicles in 2021; G Das Industrial to supply Aluminium components
The Government of Uganda has publicized June 2021 as the date for the start of manufacture of electric cars in Uganda, however, failed to hit the deadline in 2018. Kiira Motors on social media conveyed: “Expect us to start manufacturing Ugandan made vehicles from our Vehicle Plant by June 2021.” On...
